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481 DR Ata l2 Syllabus For Legal English Anglais Juridique Sept20 DR Atta
481 DR Ata l2 Syllabus For Legal English Anglais Juridique Sept20 DR Atta
481 DR Ata l2 Syllabus For Legal English Anglais Juridique Sept20 DR Atta
Course Description
This course is a survey of legal English, with consideration of elements of legal writing, basic
standards of legal writing, as well as, elements of good styles with focus on clarity, consistency,
effectiveness.
This course is aimed at legal professionals, law students and other persons who regularly deal with
legal documents written in English. It is a first step in the initiation to legal English for students in
general. It will help them both understand English legal language as it appears in contemporary written
and oral context, and to use clear, accurate English in every legal and business situations.
Evaluation Procedures
The assessment of student progress and performance will be done through homework assignments,
projects, quizzes, presentations, and examinations throughout the semester.
At least one mid-term examination will be scheduled during the semester. . In addition, students are
expected to take a final examination at the end of the semester.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The student is responsible for knowing university policies and procedures.
This syllabus is tentative and subject to change.
A student who misses a quiz or an exam without valid reason is given a zero.